The nurse is preparing to conduct a physical examination of an 18-year-old patient. To support this patient's developmental level, how should the nurse approach this assessment?
A) With reassurance
B) Use a positive attitude
C) With nonjudgmental acceptance
D) As an adult
D
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The nurse is assessing a client scheduled for reconstructive surgery when the client states, "I can't wait to have this procedure done. I'm going to have a wonderful life once my appearance is improved
" The nurse interprets this comment as an indication that the client: 1. Is excited about how the surgery will improve his life. 2. Recognizes the importance of physical appearance. 3. Has an unrealistic expectation. 4. Is attempting to reduce anxiety.
What will the nurse assess as an important component of healing for a patient of Italian descent?
A. Religious faith in God B. Use of garlic and olive oil in tonics C. Wearing black when a family member is ill D. Eating pasta at every meal
A nurse deciding whether or not to place an agitated patient in seclusion or restraints would need to keep in mind that:
a. the goal in using either seclusion or restraint is always to maintain the safety of the patient or others. b. restraints are designed to discourage inappropriate behavior by serving as negative reinforcements. c. seclusion and restraint are used in place of de-escalation when staff judge that de-escalation would be ineffective. d. once implemented, restraints should not be terminated until the patient has remained calm for at least 6 hours.
According to Skinner's positive reinforcement theory, a nurse manager needs to evaluate whether the desired results were obtained or not. If the desired results were not obtained, what is the nurse manager's first action?
a. Reassign tasks to different staff members b. Assess the working environment for interference c. Request staff to be reassigned to a different unit d. Reduce the number of hours staff members work